The wives in politician sex scandals

April 8, 2014

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Silda Wall Spitzer stood by New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer after he was linked to a prostitution ring in 2008. He was eventually forced to step down. But in 2013, she wasn't by his side during his unsuccessful bid for New York City comptroller. On Christmas Eve, it was announced the couple split up.
Take a look at other political wives who either stayed or said sayonara after their husband's indiscretions.

Chris Hondros/Getty Images

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Silda Wall Spitzer stood by New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer after he was linked to a prostitution ring in 2008. He was eventually forced to step down. But in 2013, she wasn't by his side during his unsuccessful bid for New York City comptroller. On Christmas Eve, it was announced the couple split up.
Take a look at other political wives who either stayed or said sayonara after their husband's indiscretions.